beef tea

British  

noun

1. a drink made by boiling pieces of lean beef: often given to invalids to stimulate the appetite

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Example Sentences

Jo saw and understood the look, and she stalked grimly away to get wine and beef tea, muttering to herself as she slammed the door, “I hate estimable young men with brown eyes!”

From Literature

Referring to the beef tea some fans would drink at half-time, he said it was "a long-ball world of Bovril, packed terraces and Northern rain... with supporters watching fantastic footballers with equally fabulous haircuts".

From BBC

She and Viola sent a steady stream of beef tea and baking soda poultices to my room.

From Literature

“It’s cold broth.” And don’t forget beef tea.

From Washington Post

I was looking at the ocean and waiting for the steward to bring me a cup of beef tea.

From Literature